Hallmark "Tom and Jerry" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6589
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / (s08) / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / TOM and JERRY TM / Tom and Jerry / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Tom and Jerry / How does he do it?!! Jerry, that cunning / little mouse, seems to have just barely / escaped the paws of his feline foe, Tom. / The small but resourceful little guy will / have his cheese and eat it, too, unless / Tom, the cranky cat, can stop him. Since / the cat-and-mouse-chase began nearly / seven decades ago, Tom and Jerry have / not only won the hearts of audiences / across the globe--the animated pair have / also pounced on seven Academy Awards. / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: WB / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainmment Inc. / (s08) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4321
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